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Southwire Company · 2 hours ago

Technician, Electronic

Carrollton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$41.57/hr - $43.92/hr

Southwire Company is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, seeking an Electronic Technician to support manufacturing operations. The role focuses on providing maintenance for electronic equipment, ensuring reliability, and participating in process improvement initiatives.

Consumer GoodsElectrical DistributionElectronicsLightingManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions using logical and systematic methodologies

Routine maintenance including but not limited to field fault analysis, calibration of instrumentation using proper test equipment, component replacement, alignment and calibration to specification

Troubleshoot and repair various equipment to include electronic, digital equipment and AC/DC motors & controls

Fault analysis of hard-wired relay logic, motor control circuits, motor power circuits (single & 3 phase) and common utility/lighting circuits

Access and use PLC logic programming to troubleshoot production equipment

Replacement of identified failed parts or components

Adjust equipment to bring it into operational specifications

Recommend process or procedure changes based on observed equipment behavior

Testing of electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, and voltmeters to ensure proper operation and safety of system

Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, lighting fixtures and other electrical components

Maintain current and accurate maintenance data to determine establish historical records and future maintenance requirements

Maintain an attitude of learning to stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment

Complete annual Maintenance Skills Assessment

Report all accidents, incidents, injuries and unsafe acts or conditions, immediately to the supervisor

Must follow prescribed safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire plant

Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment

Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact

Qualification

Electronic equipment maintenanceTroubleshooting skillsPLC logic programmingTechnical drawings interpretationComputer skillsMultitaskingLearning attitudeFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

High school graduate or equivalent is required

Strong electronic background

Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office, CMMS, Excel, etc.)

Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and OEM manuals

Understand manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment

Must be familiar with normal test equipment such as multimeters/oscilloscopes

Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices

Must be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work in a high speed, fast-paced environment

Must pass written and hands-on certification tests

Preferred

Technical degree preferred

Benefits

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Long & Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

Parental Leave

& More

Company

Southwire Company

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Southwire is one of the world’s leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of building wire and utility cable, as well as the tools

Founded in 1937

Carrollton, Georgia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://southwire.com

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